Are you ready for the greatest musical adventure? Imagine taking your seat in this cutting-edge orchestra, performing in amazing spaces, inspired by the awesome people around you and inspiring others too. It’s a challenge but we’ll support you every step of the way. It takes serious preparation but it’s seriously rewarding.
As part of the Orchestra you’ll find a place to shape your world through music. You’ll soar in your musical development, discover new music and new ideas, and play your part as an inspirational role model for other young people.
Applications for the Orchestra of 2026 are open - apply by 19 May 9am.
Our Strategic Lead for Early Years, Charlotte Gibbs, is delivering two fully funded CPD sessions over the next few weeks focusing on Early Years Music for Speech and Language Development.
- 2-4pm Friday 9 May | Devon Education Services, Willand EX15 2FS (near Cullompton)
- 2-4pm Friday 6 June | Soapbox Children's Theatre, Plymouth PL1 4QH
Throughout each FREE session, you'll have the chance to explore musical activities that can enhance communication skills in early childhood, with valuable strategies to implement in your practice. Suitable for teachers, teaching assistants, Early Years practitioners, childminders and music educators.
Join us for the Devon Music Education Conference 2025 at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre. Expect stimulating discussion and interactive workshops aimed at early years, primary, secondary and instrumental music teachers.
Keynote speakers
Workshop sessions
Conference programme
Training objectives
- Engage in stimulating discussions around the latest developments in music education
- Attend practical workshops with ideas and activities you can implement
- Connect with Hub colleagues and organisations who can support music and creativity in your school
What to expect…
- Stimulating discussions around the latest developments in music education
- Practical workshops with ideas and activities to take away and implement
- Opportunities to connect and share with colleagues from across the region
Exhibitors to include Music Teachers Association, ABRSM, Charanga, Schools Printed Music Licence, Cameron Mills Group, Inspire-Works and Rock Steady Music School.
BOOK NOW! £95 including lunch and refreshments
Superlocrian is one of the UK’s most exciting emerging chamber ensembles. Based in the South West and fresh from a live broadcast on BBC Radio 3, the group recently released their critically acclaimed debut album. We were thrilled to collaborate with Superlocrian on Thursday 24 May for a dynamic day of music-making, which included inspirational performances for primary schools, jazz development workshops, and side-by-side performance experiences. Over 300 enthusiastic children and young people took part throughout the day at St Mary's Catholic Primary, Blackpool CofE Primary School, South Dartmoor Community College, and the South Dartmoor Primary Music Centre, supported by the Hub.
Sidmouth’s homegrown festival is back Saturday May 17 2025 in a new Sea Spot venue at Connaught Gardens. Renowned for its community spirit and welcoming atmosphere – all are welcome to our annual coastal celebration. As part of a packed line-up of family-friendly activities, you can catch not one but two of the finalists from this Devon Secondary Schools Battle of the Bands - Burnt Daylight from Queen Elizabeth's School, Crediton and The Revival from The King's School, Ottery St Mary - performing on the main stage.
The Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards in partnership with the UK’s leading music exam board ABRSM recognises and rewards incredible music teachers.
Every year, Classic FM celebrates inspiring musical educators from across the nation who are making a real difference to the musical lives of young people. And now, nominations are open again for 2025 – with a sixth category added and a pot of £20,000 of musical equipment to be won thanks to Viking!
Teachers can be nominated into ONE of the following categories:
- Teachers of Primary School Age
- Teachers of Secondary/High School Age
- SEND Music Teachers
- Visiting Music Teachers
- Lifetime Achievement (NEW 2025 category)
- Best Music Learning Initiative
The six category winners in The Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards will each receive a share from a pot of £20,000 of music equipment of their choice for their school, all thanks to Viking.
Entries close on Sunday 20 July 2025.
The National Youth Folk Ensemble is holding a FREE Open Day at Exeter Phoenix on Wednesday 28 May. To register for an Open Day you will need to:
- Be aged 12-18.
- Live in England.
- Be able to play confidently on your chosen instrument
Open Days are open to players of any instruments but not suitable for vocalists. No prior experience of folk music necessary. All playing and learning will be done by ear – no need to read notation. They are free to attend, but you need to book in advance. If the cost of travelling would be a barrier to you attending, please contact us as we have travel bursaries available.
Big Music Collective: Big Silly Sing Workshops
Tuesday 6 May 2025 | Theatre Alibi, Exeter
Tuesday 13 May 2025 | Theatre Alibi, Exeter
Tuesday 20 May 2025 | Theatre Alibi, Exeter
B Sharp: Busking Festival
Saturday 10 May 2025 | Lyme Regis (various locations)
Live Music Now: Musical Mondays
Monday 12 May 2025 | Online
Your chance to perform at Devon County Show - FULLY BOOKED!
15-17 May 2025 | Westpoint, Exeter
Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival Education Programme
24-26 May 2025 | Sidmouth Methodist Church
National Youth Folk Ensemble Open Day
Wednesday 28 May 2025 | Exeter Phoenix
A New Creation with Exeter Festival Chorus and Devon Music Education Hub
Saturday 12 July 2025 | Exeter Cathedral
Early Years Music for Speech and Language Development
Friday 9 May 2025 | Devon Education Services, Willand
Friday 6 June 2025 | The Soapbox Children's Theatre, Plymouth
Ofsted Update on Music in Schools
Monday 12 May 2025 | Online
Early Years Music: Using signs and symbols to support early communication
Wednesday 14 May 2025 | Online
Devon Music Education Conference
Friday 23 May 2025 | Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre
Growing Trans and Non-binary Awareness
Wednesday 2 July 2025 | Online
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